Mike Hampton Stats & Scouting Report

IP	2268
ERA	4.063
WHIP	1.442
BB/9	3.575
SO/9	5.504

Full name Michael William Hampton
Born 09/09/1972 in Brooksville, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: L
School Crystal River
Debut 04/17/1993
Drafted in the 6th round (157th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 1990.

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LHP/OF Hampton, a player that could go at either position, has crept into Rounds 2-3.

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

Hampton might rank higher in this survey if he didn’t stand two inches short of 6 feet. The Mariners, though, think he eventually will be a durable major league starter. Hampton throws with slightly above-average velocity and works both sides of the plate with his fastball. He is gaining command of a curve with some slider-type action, and has an effective changeup. When his pitches are in sync, Hampton can control a game with ground balls and strikeouts. Though he’s made just two starts above Class A, Hampton could be ready for a major league audition some time in 1993. Aggressive and confident, he competes fiercely and maintains composure under adversity.
Hampton was the most improved pitcher in the organization in 1991. He began the season in the high Class A California League, but had only one victory--a no hitter--after 15 starts. Demoted to the short-season Northwest League, Hampton began throwing strikes and winning, limiting batters to a .162 average. Progress continued in instructional league, where scouts said Hampton (3-1, 2.88) was the Mariners’ most impressive pitcher. Though Hampton stands just 5-foot-10, the Mariners are grooming him as a starter, noting that he has a strong build and fine athletic skills. Fiercely competitive, he attacks hitters with a solid fastball, setting up his hard curve and changeup.

Minor League Top Prospects

Hampton is a finesse pitcher with an excellent curveball and changeup. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, he isn’t overpowering but has good control. He went 13-8, 3.12 for San Bernardino, striking out 132 in 170 innings. “He’s a gamer,” San Bernardino manager Ivan DeJesus said. “That’s what keeps him in there. He has a good breaking ball and when he’s in a spot, he has a good fastball. He’s not afraid to throw the curveball at a 3-1 or 3-2 count. He has good confidence in it, and that’s what you need.”

Scouting Reports

Hampton might rank higher in this survey if he didn’t stand two inches short of 6 feet. The Mariners, though, think he eventually will be a durable major league starter. Hampton throws with slightly above-average velocity and works both sides of the plate with his fastball. He is gaining command of a curve with some slider-type action, and has an effective changeup. When his pitches are in sync, Hampton can control a game with ground balls and strikeouts. Though he’s made just two starts above Class A, Hampton could be ready for a major league audition some time in 1993. Aggressive and confident, he competes fiercely and maintains composure under adversity.
Hampton was the most improved pitcher in the organization in 1991. He began the season in the high Class A California League, but had only one victory--a no hitter--after 15 starts. Demoted to the short-season Northwest League, Hampton began throwing strikes and winning, limiting batters to a .162 average. Progress continued in instructional league, where scouts said Hampton (3-1, 2.88) was the Mariners’ most impressive pitcher. Though Hampton stands just 5-foot-10, the Mariners are grooming him as a starter, noting that he has a strong build and fine athletic skills. Fiercely competitive, he attacks hitters with a solid fastball, setting up his hard curve and changeup.
Hampton is a finesse pitcher with an excellent curveball and changeup. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, he isn’t overpowering but has good control. He went 13-8, 3.12 for San Bernardino, striking out 132 in 170 innings. “He’s a gamer,” San Bernardino manager Ivan DeJesus said. “That’s what keeps him in there. He has a good breaking ball and when he’s in a spot, he has a good fastball. He’s not afraid to throw the curveball at a 3-1 or 3-2 count. He has good confidence in it, and that’s what you need.”